Teacher

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They are the sixth-largest provider of specialist educational services in the country,

supporting over 900 children and young people, and employing over 1,000 staff.

Location: Tokers Green, Reading

Salary: £31,650 - £45,646 p.a. (M1- UPS1)Contract: Full time permanent position Start date: September 2025 or sooner

This SEN School in Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire opened in November 2024, supporting young people aged 6 -16 with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, moderate to Severe Learning needs and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.

The support they provide enables students to engage and progress at their own level within a learning environment designed to help them achieve their full potential as they reach adulthood.

Skills and Experience Required:

• PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training
• Working knowledge of special education needs including relevant curriculum and learning plans.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to coach and mentor LSAs, Teaching Assistants etc.
• Ability to adapt teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal according to audience.
• Effective skills in planning, preparation, recording and reviewing students’ progress.
• Working knowledge of supporting pupils with ASD and those with complex communication and behavioural needs.
• Ability to identify and de-escalate emotional and behavioural issues.
• Good IT skills.

Experience:

• Knowledge and personal experience of special needs, disabilities, behaviour management and associated issues.
• Experience of working in an ASD/ SLD environment would be desirable.

Job Summary

Be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning of all pupils who are assigned to the post holder, having responsibility for their progress, welfare and outcomes.

• Supervise the work of any support staff, who are assigned to work with the post holder’s pupils.
• Provide leadership across the school in a curriculum area, this to include:
• monitoring quality and standards
• contributing to school planning and self-evaluation
• providing professional support to other teachers and support staff
• advising the Head of Education on appropriate resources and materials
• leading appropriate professional development.
• Implement the aims of the school.
• Work to the schools’ values and ensure that values are embedded in everyday practice

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required

Benefits

Be part of a successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Full training and continued support
• Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
• Perkbox subscription
• Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Free parking
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

As a result of the volume of applications, If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received, then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.